Thanks for watching—I'll have more videos in the next few weeks! So, we did this with my buddy's built 4Runner as well and he had to use 4Low. Couldn't do it in 2wd. I think a 2wd vehicle would have to use a LOT of momentum/throttle and still end up failing at the high portions of the grade. Multiple times I felt the Mav's AWD engage and re-engage...But, that said, sometimes a good driver is all that matters.
. So I recommend you get some sort of All-terrain tire such as the wildpeaks. Awesome...I am definitely going to upgrade to a true AT. What I accomplished the other day on Otay Truck Trail really exceeded my expectations. Ground clearance IS an issue, but I've found a good driver can overcome much...I plan to get out to the Santa Ana River area in San Berdoo in a few weeks! Will post pics!I have the same package as you but in Cyber orange and the coveted Falken Wildpeaks. I have done some amazing offroad things with this truck with really no downside other than clearance. But that just means I have to be more strategic on where I put my tires
I was in the San Bernardino Mountains on 1N09 with this truck after the significant snow melt. the 2/10 difficulty ended up being 4/10 difficulty and it handled it like a champ.
I will check these out as well as the Toyo Open Country. Frankly, it might come down to best price in my area...But lots of great options. Thanks for the suggestion!
Booyah**EDITED THREAD FOR OFFROAD FOOTAGE**
Hi, All: Finally had the Mav delivered two weeks ago—more than a year wait, but got bumped to a 2023 FX4, AWD with 4K tow package. Already have 1200 miles on the thing from a trip to Arizona. Had the chance to get her offroad in sandy and rutted conditions. Impressed with the AWD and drive modes, but the 2023 Pirelli ATR are trash offroad (I think). One disappointment so far is the Ford change from Wildpeaks/Geolanders to the Scorpion. Bummed me out...Other than that, family is digging (and USING) this truck.
So far, have the Tuffstuff Overland 40 inch bed rack, Smittybilt Overlander XL RTT, Fox racing talgate pad for the MTBs and a Midnight Forest mountable water tank on the way. Frankly, I'd love to get some Falken WIldpeaks for this truck, but it's going to have to wait. I have a set on my Subaru with 60k miles and they show more than half their life left.
I can confirm that (with minor modification) the Tuffstuff Overland Bed Rack (40 inch) fits the Maverick. You have to use an angle grinder to cut about three and a half inches off the telescoping crossbars—their design uses pinch plates on the bed and pinch bolts on the cross bars...I had some doubts while installing, but it's SUPER solid and rated to 800 pounds static weight. WAY more stable/strong than my Subaru roof rack. FYI that it is on sale for $400 right now with free shipping. More pics after next offroad challenge...***EDIT: We did Otay Truck Trail in San Diego including three moderate offshoots/spurs. Mud/Ruts mode and Hill Descent Assist in the video below...Grade was 14 degrees per offroad screen and on the initial descent you'll see the full trail behind truck which we DID ascend easily. I have additional footage of obstacles close up, but they include my LP so I'll upload when I have time to use an editing program.
Couple more pics for insight into rack and also did the DIY bed rails which have already come in handy...Have some Dakine surf board pads mounted beneath tent because I'm taking the surf board to the Oregon coast in a week...Will take along the 29er MTB as well. Planning to E-DIY onboard air in the bed this week...
